2 days post-op
Hello everyone!
I’m two days post op from a L4-L5 fusion. I wanted to make a short post to spread some positivity but also ask anything to be careful of/be on the lookout for.
Honestly, I know 2 days is soon for any real update, but I honestly feel so much better than before my surgery. Most of my limitations now were actually worse than before the surgery. I already feel so much better overall besides what I assume is “normal surgery pain,” which feels pretty manageable so far.
Since I was so scared about life post surgery prior to the procedure, I just wanted to share that it can and will feel better (even though i’m just two days out).
Any advice from my peeps on here? I’ve been getting up every hour or so for short little walks around the house, my wife has been super helpful managing getting in and out of bed/ off the couch when needed too, she’s been awesome the whole process. But any nuggets of wisdom I’ve missed from you guys already? Thank y’all, and I hope my little tidbit helps someone feel at least a little less nervous about any upcoming procedure.
edit* I’m a 30 y/o male if that adds any pertinent context for anyone.